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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Handcraft Your Own Japanese Chopsticks in Osaka

Traditional Chopstick Making with a Local Artisan in Osaka. Guided by an English-speaking instructor, carve and finish your own unique set. A perfect, practical souvenir and cultural experience!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 910 reviews

Hidden Osaka Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure

The only in-depth tour of the Hidden Red Light District of Osaka with authorized tour guides, as well as retro theme parks of Shinsekai, followed with a local dish (skewers!) ※Small Groups of 8 People

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 373 reviews

Cycle and explore rural Osaka

Enjoy a unique cycling adventure through hidden historical sites and countryside. I studied geography, so I share local history and geography while cycling. Join me for a fun and educational ride.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

Kimono Photoshoot in Kyoto Gion

Traditional Japanese Kimono experience in Kyoto Gion area with photoshoot

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 367 reviews

Traditional Kyoto Kimono Experience

Would you like to step into the world of traditional Japanese culture through an authentic kimono dressing experience in the heart of Kyoto? Choose one of our carefully selected kimonos and we will dress you in the traditional way using professional techniques. Kyoto is a city that is friendly to people wearing kimonos, so you can go out to various places and return by 8:00 pm. This experience is perfect for couples, friends, and solo travelers who want to enjoy Kyoto in a special way.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

The art of fragrance: A special time for healing and centring the mind with original incense blends, scent bag making, and diaphragmatic stretching.

Experience making a fragrance bag using natural fragrance ingredients in the former head merchant's residence, which is a historic building. While introducing the culture and history of Japanese fragrances, as well as the scents and characteristics of the fragrance ingredients, you will be able to choose and blend your favourite fragrances to create your own original work, which you can take home with you. Afterwards, you will perform simple breathing muscle stretches while enjoying the scent, and experience Japanese fragrance culture and health practices in a relaxed state.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2472 reviews

Learn tea ceremony in traditional Kyoto townhouse

Recently matcha tea has become popular all over the world. Matcha plays a very important role in a traditional tea ceremony. However, learning it means much more than just learning to make matcha.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 1453 reviews

Kyoto: Izakaya Bar Crawl with Local Guide

Discover Kyoto’s hidden nightlife with a local guide. Explore traditional izakaya and cozy bars, enjoy Japanese food and drinks, and experience the authentic atmosphere of Kyoto after dark.